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A portable one-shot 66mm unguided anti-tank weapon.
Machine guns, generally, are heavier weapons with a rapid rate of fire. To quote the Quake manual, they "eat ammo like popcorn."
Mechs (or Mecha) are humanoid-like pilot driven vehicles often depicted in media as a combat machine. Early examples of Mech/Mecha in video games are often derived from early manga and anime as well as table-top games.
The mine detector is an instrument used by soldiers and armies to help them detect the metal in hidden land mines. This device is sometimes essential in video games in order to avoid massive damage.
An explosive ordinance propelled by a rocket engine designed to blow an object to smithereens. A missile is often guided, in some way, to its target. For example; by laser, remote control, or computer/GPS.
An indirect fire weapon which lobs shells (generally explosive) on an arcing trajectory. It is muzzle-loaded, capable of attacking targets at close range unlike traditional artillery.
Two-wheeled motor vehicle
Pants (a.k.a. trousers) are a type of leg covering.
The Panzerschreck was the name given to an anti-tank rocket launcher developed by the Germans during World War II
A pistol is a very basic hand-held side arm, usually used in case of low ammo or tricky situations. They have appeared in many types of games.
Any firearm meant to be held with two hands, a rifle is a video game object that appears in many combat related video games.
A mechanical lifeform, typically exhibiting superhuman abilities, that can be found in games as either the main protaganist or as powerful enemies or allies.
An explosive ordinance propelled by a chemical reaction that causes a controlled explosion resulting in thrust. Rockets are usually "dumb" weapons, meaning that they are not guided. Rockets are the most powerful projectile in many games.
A weapon that launches rockets.
The ultimate weapon attachment that uses telescope optics to enlarge distant targets thus increasing your accuracy.
The most powerful weapon at short range. Effective against Zombies, Nazis, Demons, etc. Videogame shotguns tend to have exaggerated inaccuracy at long range- real life shotguns are still fairly accurate over a decent distance, while videogame shotguns rarely go more than fifteen feet before becoming completely ineffective.
Suppressors deafen the sound of a gunshot. Can be attached to most weapons.
The weapon of choice for accuracy at long distances. The sniper rifle's slow rate of fire makes it ineffective for close range combat, but its high calibre round ensures that it inflicts maximum damage against the target.
A large pole with a light at the top of it that illuminates streets and paths
A tank is generally a heavily armoured and armed, tracked vehicle designed to be at the front of a combined forces attack.
A doll or figurine created to resemble a person outfitted for military duty.
A gun turret is weapon mount designed to protect the user or mechanisms of a weapon system. The weapon itself is not a turret, but rather the protective housing of the user or mechanisms of the weapon system.
A vine is a plant that climbs or trails a flexible stem. In video game usage, they are plants that the player can climb or use to swing across something. They are most commonly used in jungle settings.
Wood is a natural resource most commonly harvested from trees and brush. Wood often varies in color, variety, structure, and water content. it plays a vital role in crafting, building, and the culinary arts, and is often used as a resource for fuel and heat in lieu of fossil fuels like coal.
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